The drama to pass a two-year budget got into full-swing Tuesday as Republicans suggested they may back away from the negotiating table and simply send their own budget bills to Dayton. The two sides have been meeting privately for a week but made little headway in narrowing major differences.

Gov Dayton: "I would veto them all" in reference to the current versions of 10 bills that make up 2018-19 budget. pic.twitter.com/6g5NayCGXz

GOP leaders offered Tuesday afternoon to slim down their tax cut package to $1 billion while also boosting overall government spending. Dayton had previously made several proposals that House Speaker Kurt Daudt called "microsteps" toward a deal.

Dayton was expected to weigh the offer and respond later Tuesday. The Legislature has until May 23 to wrap up its work.